| Index | Mizpah | Minnesota | National |
| Cost of living | 81 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Health care | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Housing | 34 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Lifestyle & Entertainment | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Household Items | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Education & Childcare | 98 | 99 | 100 |

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| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Owners | $91,283 | $7,607 | $2,130 | $2,739 |
| Renters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| State | General Sales Tax | With Max Surtax |
| Minnesota | 6.875% | 7.875% |
| State | Income Tax (Low) | Income Tax (High) |
| Minnesota | 5.35% | 9.85% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Kelliher, MN | 287 | 99 | 1.3% |
| Funkley, MN | 44 | 73 | 27.1% |
| Northome, MN | 225 | 83 | 17.4% |
| Mizpah, MN | 88 | 81 | 19.3% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Lake City, CA | 88 | 112 | 11.6% |
| Sierra City, CA | 88 | 125 | 24.6% |
| Watkins, IA | 88 | 74 | 25.6% |
| Basco, IL | 88 | 75 | 25.0% |
| Sciota, IL | 88 | 85 | 15.3% |
| Mizpah, MN | 88 | 81 | 19.3% |